'Felt like a bomb had gone off': Tauranga car crash injures one

Bay of Plenty Times21 Jul, 2026 11:44 PMQuick Read Emergency services are at the scene where a car crashed into a building on 3rd Ave, Tauranga. Photo / Cameron Avery Emergency services are at the scene where a car crashed into a building on 3rd Ave, Tauranga. Photo / Cameron AveryPolice were called to the intersection of 3rd Ave and Cameron Rd after a single-vehicle crash this morning.The crash happened about 10.45am. One person has received serious injuries, police said in a statement.The road may be blocked while emergency services are in attendance.

Constable Mike Lewis said